Against 279 other V8 cars rated 2013–2015, the Escalade ESV sits right on their 17.1 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2003, the 6.2L 8-cyl (2008–2015), does 15.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 6L 8-cyl (2003–2006), 13: $524 a year apart.
Every Cadillac Escalade ESV engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 13.6 / 18.9 | 2008–2015 | $2,430 | |
| 6L 8-cyl | 11.8 / 15.8 | 2003–2006 | $2,954 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2013–2015 | +$13 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,525 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV gives up 6 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 15 in the city, $731 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Escalade ESV changed over the years
The Escalade ESV peaked in 2015 at 17 mpg (15 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 13 — 4 mpg apart, or $695 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2014 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2013 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2012 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2011 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2010 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2009 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2008 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2006 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2005 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2004 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2003 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Cadillac Escalade ESV — 2 engines across 2003–2015. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,525. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV get?
17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2003 the Escalade ESV has averaged 14.8 mpg.
Is the 2015 Escalade ESV more efficient than the 2014?
Yes: 17 against 16 mpg combined, about $141 a year less to run.
Which Escalade ESV year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 17 mpg combined (15 city, 21 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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